Finding the Third Proportional to 456,169 and 657,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,169 and 657,095 is: 946,521.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,169 : 657,095 = 657,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,169/657,095 = 657,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,169x = 657,095 × 657,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,169x = 431,773,839,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,773,839,025/456,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,521.66
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